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  • Gothamist had its fill of salt-related news: There was "salty" Eric Massa's resignation and "snorkeling" allegations and then a NY lawmaker's proposal to ban salt.
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  • Imanuel Lutheran Church in the Heights won't be torn down after all.
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  • HISD's accreditation status will be "pending" due to cheating scandals under investigation.
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  • Gothamist heard more about Governor Paterson's many multiplying problems while dolphins frolicked in the East River.
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  • HISD is saying so long to 269 employees.
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  • Apparently even with a near $500 tuition increase UT is still a bargain.
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    While we were busy covering former mayor Bill White's returns party, our Istaverse friends in Austin scoped out Rick Perry's shindig. more ›

    When the Associated Press announced at 9 p.m. that Bill White had won the Democratic nomination for the Texas gubernatorial race, the Legends Ballroom in the Intercontinental Hotel in Houston erupted in hollers and whoops - a sea of miniature Texas flags waving enthusiastically across the heads of the crowd. The wine flowed freely as people danced to the Black-Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling [Tonight's Gonna Be A Good Night]"; and remembered Texas Independence Day with songs like Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire." The mood was one of victory and hope. more ›

  • Houston police have arrested eight men for stealing catalytic converters from Toyota pickups at dealerships.
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    Hey, check this out - the "Montrose Land Defense Coalition" has started a petition to prevent a chain store from popping up at the corner West Alabama & Dunlavy. more ›

  • A young boy's art was deemed too graphic to be displayed in a Montrose church's art gallery.
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  • Over eighty thousand people voted early in the primaries this year.
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  • Those between the ages of 18 & 24 seeking a driver's license will now have to complete a six hour course.
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  • Osiel Cardenas Guillen, former head of the Gulf Cartel, was sentenced to 25 years in prison during a secret hearing.
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  • Seattlest broke with Lent to try crack pie, a dessert so delicious that it ought to be as illegal as its namesake.
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  • Four teenagers in Polk County have been accused of vandalizing a cemetary.
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    We've just seen news that a small plane allegedly banked and flew into a seven-story office building in Austin, near the intersection of MoPac and Highway 183. For further information, please visit Austinist or KVUE. more ›

  • Willy Taveras decided he has a better shot at making the Nationals roster, rejecting the Astros offer.
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  • LAist was at anything but a loss for words when two politicians should have chosen theirs more carefully: Ms. Palin and your "snake oil science" and our local "proud racist" we're talking about you!
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  • When it becomes couples skate only in Vancouver we'll be pulling for Sugar Land's Amanda Evora.
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  • Two local women will be holding a gala in order to raise funds to help relatives of HIV/AIDS victims foot the cost of funerals.
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    It's been brought to our attention today that the Humane Society in Conroe will be closing its doors tomorrow. In an effort to avoid any of the animals being put down, they are offering free adoptions. Go find yourself a furry friend and give a deserving animal a home. More information can be found in this story on KPRC's website: http://www.click2houston.com/news/20982678/detail.html more ›

  • Fisher and Artest were ejected with Wafer sent to the showers by Adelman. Any league action on the ejections and fouls will be decided today.
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  • Perhaps Ron Artest's new do was the secret ingredient in the team's win
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  • It means that protective masks are flying off the shelves at area retailers
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  • Roads are flooded. Duh. So be careful if you decide to leave the house and don't drive like a jackass.
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